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29th Annual WWIB/Sew Complete "Warmth from Wisconsin" Contest

The 29th annual WWIB/Sew Complete "Warmth From Wisconsin" quilt contest officially begins October 1st 2018. There are two categories of quilts. The small size must be at least 46" x 36" and no larger than 60" x 56". The larger size must be at least 60" x 72". Pick up your free starter square at Sew Complete. The starter square must be included in the quilt top to qualify for the contest. Completed quilts are due at Sew Complete by 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will be judged on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. They will be on display at Sew Complete for a period of time before being distributed to Youth With a Mission and Apple Pregnancy Center, Inc., in Eau Claire. Youth With a Mission missionaries are currently working with the homeless population in San Antonio, TX, and Apple Pregnancy Center is working locally with new Mothers and families.

The Grand Prize is a $100 Cash Award from WWIB Radio (the judges will choose from the first place quilts from the Bed quilt and Crib quilt categories)Bed Size Quilts (3 prizes awarded): Bed Size Quilts: up to 3 prizes will be awardedCrib Size Quilts: up to 3 prizes will be awarded) For a complete set of the 2018/2019 contest rules, ask for a copy when you pick up your block. Feel free to call or stop in with questions. We are very grateful to all who have participated in this endeavor in the past. Hundreds of quilts have been given to people who really need them over the years.

ClubThe next Sewing Club meetings will be held Saturday, December 1st at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, December 4th at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jamie and Pam will demonstrate specialty techniques using some simple notions, and will also show a variety of things that can be done on our machines. We will share a nice range of quick to make gift items. December Club is also our Holiday party time here at Sew Complete. Club members, your reservation for your preferred time helps us plan for seating and refreshments. Feel free to bring your show-and-tell items, as we are all inspired by what you are doing, too.

Class SpotlightThe featured Class is Embroidery Software Projects. Use your embroidery software to embellish pre-digitized designs, or create your own designs to create projects on your embroidery machine or sewing embroidery system. Penny will guide you through the process.